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WA53 WJU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,462 mi
Last recorded95,462 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 95,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub frame mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill repair panel weld has become unbonded due corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust x1 mounting not supporting exhaust system ,system supported by x2 over mountings

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a sun strip along top edge which just meets mot requirements advise owner to be aware this (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,528 miles

under body in poor condtion

Pass 3 May 2017 90,023 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 90,023 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 84,890 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2016 84,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Nearside Front wiper blade split on end

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2015 78,171 miles

o/s/r brake disc coroded just meets requirements for mot test

Pass 7 May 2014 74,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 68,760 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s sill corroded just pass mot at time of test !!!!.

windsrceen wiper blades worn at ends.

Pass 8 May 2013 68,760 miles

o/s sill corroded just pass mot at time of test !!!!.

windsrceen wiper blades worn at ends.

Pass 9 May 2012 61,568 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,418 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 59,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 57,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,315 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,578 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 31,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,178 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,758 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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WA53 WJU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 WJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA53 WJU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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